Singapore’s Ministry of Education published the official 2026 school terms and holidays on 30 July 2025, giving parents more than five months of lead time. The school year follows the same pattern as 2025, just shifted forward by one day — schools reopen on Friday, 2 January 2026 and close for the final time on Friday, 20 November 2026.

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Semester 1 Term 1: Fri 2 Jan to Fri 13 Mar 2026 · Semester 1 Term 2: Mon 23 Mar to Fri 29 May 2026 · Semester 2 Start: Mon 29 Jun 2026 · Youth Day Holiday: Mon 6 Jul 2026 · Teachers’ Day: Fri 4 Sep 2026

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
3Timeline signal
  • Term 2 break (30 May – 28 Jun) overlaps Vesak Day and Hari Raya Haji for extended weekends (Sunny City Kids)
  • Sunday public holidays (Vesak, National Day, Deepavali) may shift Monday observance (MOM Singapore Official Policy)
4What’s next
  • Download the official MOE calendar PDF directly from MOE Singapore Official Calendar
  • Bookmark for planning semester breaks and long weekend trips (MOE Singapore Official Calendar)

MOE School Holidays 2026

The Ministry of Education confirmed the 2026 school calendar on 30 July 2025, covering all MOE Kindergartens, primary schools, and secondary schools. The school year opens on Friday, 2 January 2026, and closes on Friday, 20 November 2026. That’s 10 school months split across four terms, with four holiday breaks woven in between.

Semester 1 Terms

  • Term 1: Friday 2 January to Friday 13 March 2026
  • Term 1 holiday: Saturday 14 March to Sunday 22 March 2026
  • Term 2: Monday 23 March to Friday 29 May 2026

Semester 2 Terms

  • Term 3: Monday 29 June to Friday 4 September 2026
  • Term 3 holiday: Saturday 5 September to Sunday 13 September 2026
  • Term 4: Monday 14 September to Friday 20 November 2026

The four holiday breaks total roughly 11 weeks away from school. The longest stretch is the end-of-year break, which runs from Saturday, 21 November through Wednesday, 31 December 2026.

Bottom line: Families with school-age children should plan around four distinct breaks, with the mid-year window from 30 May to 28 June offering the longest stretch at roughly 30 days.

2026 School Holidays Singapore Primary

Primary school students in Singapore follow the exact same MOE calendar as secondary students — there’s no separate primary-school holiday schedule. What parents should watch for is the Children’s Day observance, which typically falls on Friday, 2 October 2026 for primary schools specifically (medium confidence from tier-3 sources).

Primary School Term Breaks

  • Between Term 1 & 2: Saturday 14 March to Sunday 22 March 2026 (9 days)
  • Between Term 2 & 3: Saturday 30 May to Sunday 28 June 2026 (30 days — the longest break)
  • Between Term 3 & 4: Saturday 5 September to Sunday 13 September 2026 (9 days)
  • End of year: Saturday 21 November to Wednesday 31 December 2026

Alignment with Public Holidays

The Term 2 holiday window (30 May – 28 June) is packed with public holidays. Hari Raya Haji falls on Wednesday, 27 May 2026, and Vesak Day is observed on Monday, 1 June 2026. Students effectively get a two-week window with minimal disruption to the main holiday break. Hari Raya Puasa, expected around 21 March 2026, lands during the Term 1 break — a bonus for families celebrating.

The catch

When a public holiday falls on a Sunday, workers who normally rest on Sunday get the following Monday off. That means National Day (9 August 2026, Sunday) and Deepavali (8 November 2026, Sunday) both trigger Monday observances for some workers — check your employment terms.

2026 School Holidays Singapore Secondary

Secondary schools follow the same MOE framework as primary schools, with one notable exception: the end-of-year holiday start date differs for pre-university students. JC1 and MI1 students don’t break until Saturday, 28 November 2026 — a full week later than primary and secondary students, who start their end-of-year holidays on 21 November.

Secondary School Calendar

  • Youth Day: Monday, 6 July 2026 is a school holiday for secondary students (medium confidence) (SG Schooling)
  • Teachers’ Day: Friday, 4 September 2026 is a designated school holiday for all MOE schools (MOE Singapore Official Calendar)
  • National Day: 9 August 2026 (Sunday) — Monday 10 August 2026 observed if rest day falls on Sunday

End of Year Holidays

For most secondary students, the school year ends on Friday, 20 November 2026. The official end-of-year break starts the next day: Saturday, 21 November 2026. This runs through the end of the calendar year, wrapping up on Wednesday, 31 December 2026.

What to watch

JC and MI students get a shorter end-of-year break by about a week compared to secondary students. If your child is transitioning to pre-university, factor in that their December holiday starts later.

2026 School Holidays Singapore Teachers

Teachers in Singapore have a slightly different calendar rhythm than students. The core school terms run the same dates, but teachers’ professional development days and specific observances create some variations. Teachers’ Day on Friday, 4 September 2026 is a gazetted school holiday — students don’t attend, but teachers typically participate in school-level events.

Teacher-Specific Dates

  • Teachers’ Day: Friday, 4 September 2026 — school holiday (MOE Singapore Official Calendar)
  • Year-end: Teachers generally wrap up earlier than the student end-of-year date, though exact closure varies by school

Professional Development Periods

The MOE typically designates mid-year and year-end windows for teacher professional development. These generally fall within existing holiday periods, so no additional days off are added to the student calendar. Teachers should check with their school administration for specific PD schedules.

Bottom line: Teachers follow the same four-term structure as students, with Teachers’ Day on 4 September being the key teacher-specific holiday.

2026 School Holidays Singapore Calendar

The most reliable resource for planning ahead is the official MOE interactive calendar at moe.gov.sg/calendar. The Ministry published the full 2026 term and holiday schedule on 30 July 2025, giving parents more than five months of lead time for 2026 planning.

Full Calendar Download

  • Official MOE calendar: moe.gov.sg/calendar
  • Official press release: MOE Singapore Official Press Release

PDF Resources

MOE provides downloadable calendar files in PDF format. Parents can subscribe to MOE updates via the official website to receive notifications when calendar changes occur. The MOM website at mom.gov.sg also maintains the full list of 11 gazetted public holidays for 2026.

The upshot

Bookmarking two government sources — moe.gov.sg/calendar and mom.gov.sg — covers both the school holiday schedule and the public holiday dates. Third-party aggregators like The New Age Parents and Office Holidays offer helpful summaries, but always cross-check against the official MOE calendar for the most current information.

2026 Singapore School Holidays Timeline

The timeline below tracks every key date across the 2026 school year, integrating official MOE term dates with gazetted public holidays from the Ministry of Manpower. Parents can use this as a single reference point for planning semester breaks and long-weekend trips.

Date / Period Event Source
Fri 2 Jan 2026 School Term 1 starts MOE Singapore Official Press Release
Tue–Wed 17–18 Feb 2026 Chinese New Year public holidays MOM Singapore Official Gazette
Fri 13 Mar 2026 Term 1 ends MOE Singapore Official Press Release
14 Mar – 22 Mar 2026 Holiday between Term 1 & 2 MOE Singapore Official Calendar
Mon 23 Mar – Fri 29 May 2026 Term 2 The New Age Parents
Wed 27 May 2026 Hari Raya Haji public holiday MOM Singapore Official Gazette
30 May – 28 Jun 2026 Semester 1 holiday MOE Singapore Official Calendar
Mon 29 Jun 2026 Semester 2 starts MOE Singapore Official Press Release
Mon 6 Jul 2026 Youth Day school holiday (secondary) SG Schooling
Fri 4 Sep 2026 Teachers’ Day MOE Singapore Official Calendar
Fri 20 Nov 2026 School year ends MOE Singapore Official Press Release
21 Nov – 31 Dec 2026 End of year holidays The New Age Parents

The implication: families who map the school calendar against public holidays can maximize long weekends, particularly during the mid-year break when Vesak Day and Hari Raya Haji cluster within the same two-week window.

Certainty and Open Questions

The Ministry of Education and Ministry of Manpower have confirmed most dates for the 2026 school year. Here’s what’s settled and what needs watching.

Confirmed

  • School year runs 2 January – 20 November 2026 (MOE Singapore Official Press Release)
  • Four school terms with four holiday breaks (MOE Singapore Official Calendar)
  • 11 gazetted public holidays for 2026 (StarHub Editorial)
  • Same calendar for MOE Kindergartens, primary, and secondary schools (MOE Singapore Official Calendar)
  • JC1/MI1 end-of-year break starts 28 November 2026 (Ahboy.com)

Subject to confirmation

  • Hari Raya Puasa exact date — pending moon sighting confirmation (medium confidence)
  • Hari Raya Haji exact date — subject to confirmation (medium confidence)
  • Children’s Day for primary schools — medium confidence from tier-3 sources (medium confidence)

The school year for 2026 for all MOE primary schools (including MOE Kindergartens) and secondary schools will start on Friday, 2 January 2026 and end on Friday, 20 November 2026.

— Ministry of Education Singapore, Official Press Release

There are a total of 11 gazetted public holidays in Singapore for 2026.

— StarHub Editorial, StarHub Telecom Publisher

For Singapore parents, the planning picture is clear: bookmark moe.gov.sg/calendar, note the Term 2 break overlaps with two major public holidays, and factor in that JC students get a shorter December holiday than secondary students. The 2026 school year is a manageable 10 months with four breaks built in — the longest being the end-of-year stretch from late November through December.

Related reading: PH in Singapore 2025 Full Dates and Calendar · Ang Mo Kio Secondary School Ranking, Cut-Off 2025, Reviews

Additional sources

officeholidays.com, pilotoasia.com, mom.gov.sg, holidays-calendar.net

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Frequently asked questions

What public holidays fall during 2026 school terms in Singapore?

Several 2026 public holidays fall within active school terms: Chinese New Year (17–18 February) lands during Term 1, Labour Day (1 May) and Vesak Day (observed 1 June) fall in Term 2, and National Day (9 August, Sunday) occurs during Term 3. Hari Raya Puasa (expected around 21 March) falls within the Term 1 holiday window.

How do school holidays differ for MOE kindergarten in 2026?

MOE Kindergartens (MK) follow the same holiday calendar as primary and secondary schools. The four holiday breaks — mid-March, late May to late June, early September, and end of year — apply uniformly across all MOE school types.

When does the 2026-2027 school year end in Singapore?

The 2026 school year ends on Friday, 20 November 2026. End-of-year holidays run from Saturday, 21 November through Wednesday, 31 December 2026 for primary and secondary students. The 2027 school year would typically start in the first week of January 2027.

Are there holidays for Youth Day in 2026?

Yes. Youth Day is observed on Monday, 6 July 2026 and is a school holiday for secondary school students. Primary schools typically observe Children’s Day instead, which falls on Friday, 2 October 2026.

What is the schedule for Singapore school holidays 2027?

The 2027 school calendar had not been announced as of the 2026 schedule publication on 30 July 2025. Parents should monitor moe.gov.sg for the 2027 announcement, which typically comes mid-year before the target school year.

Where to download official 2026 school calendar PDF?

The official MOE interactive calendar at moe.gov.sg/calendar provides the most up-to-date version. The MOM website at mom.gov.sg maintains the official list of 2026 public holidays. Both sites offer downloadable resources for offline reference.

Do all Singapore schools follow MOE holiday dates?

All MOE-funded schools — including MOE Kindergartens, primary schools, and secondary schools — follow the official MOE calendar. Independent schools, international schools, and private institutions set their own calendars and may differ from the MOE schedule.